Overview
- Allan Alaalatoa has been cleared from concussion and will start at tighthead prop for the ACT Brumbies against the Western Force.
- Hudson Creighton has been named at outside centre and Ollie Sapsford will start on the right wing in a rejigged backline.
- Local forward Chris Mickelson is set for a Super Rugby debut from the bench after Luke Reimer was ruled out with a concussion.
- Coach Stephen Larkham said there is no set return date for back-rower Charlie Cale as he manages a shoulder issue.
- The Western Force reshuffled their pack with Harry Johnson-Holmes and Vaiolini Ekuasi promoted to start, while tighthead Misinale Epenisa is out with a concussion.